Recycling is a series of activities that includes collecting recyclable materials that would otherwise be considered waste, sorting and processing recyclables into raw materials such as fibers, and manufacturing raw materials into new products.

Collecting and processing secondary materials, manufacturing recycled-content products, and then purchasing recycled products creates a circle or loop that ensures the overall success and value of recycling.

In 1999, recycling and composting activities prevented about 64 million tons of material from ending up in landfills and incinerators. Today, this country recycles 28 percent of its waste, a rate that has almost doubled during the past 15 years.

RECYCLE BIN WILL HAVE A BLUE LID

There is also an amazing recycling center called Sedona Recycles where you can drop off your recyclables any time – 24 hours, 7 days a week – at over 20 drop off locations in Sedona, Cornville, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Jerome, Lake Montezuma and Sedona.